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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.03, 216.11 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.03, 216.11 and 95.28 is: 142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.03 : 216.11 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.03/216.11 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.03x = 216.11 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.03x = 20,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590.96/144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.96

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